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Super Early Bird Ends 31 Jan – COSBOA Members, don’t wait! Save up to $500 on the 2026 COSBOA National Small Business Summit. Not a Member or Associate? Contact us to learn how to join & access these exclusive benefits. 🔗Register now: cosboansbs.com.au #SmallBusiness

Be in the room at the COSBOA Summit in Aug. Build lasting connections, hear from influential leaders, and get the latest advice shaping small business. Book now: cosboansbs.com.au #smallbiz #COSBOA2026

A recent report from @cyberwardens, part of a @cosboa initiative, highlights significant discrepancies in cyber defence among different sectors. Is your industry lagging? Check out the latest report on Inside Small Business: insidesmallbusiness.com.au/technology/cyb…

ACCAN met today with the Council of Small Business of Australia @COSBOA CEO Skye Cappuccio. We discussed what #smallbusinesses need from phone and internet services, and how fair, reliable communications help them stay open, serve customers and grow.

El Iza Mohamedou @ElIzaMohamedou, Head, @OECD Centre for Skills, Natalie Siegel-Brown, Inspector-General of Aged Care, Office of the Inspector-General of Aged Care, Skye Cappuccio, CEO, @COSBOA and Professor Alec Cameron, Vice-Chancellor and President, @RMIT, come together to discuss the changing shape of skills, education and work. An engaging conversation at the #UASolutionsSummit exploring how stronger collaboration between education providers, industry and government can better prepare Australians for evolving workforce needs.

John’s mining business is thriving – but at a cost. He says rising taxes, red tape & sleepless nights are wearing small business owners down. Read his story in COSBOA’s Small Business Perspectives Report: cosboa.org.au/_files/ugd/98f… #SmallBusinessPerspectivesReport #COSBOA

Australia’s 2.5M small businesses need action, not handouts, and they told us what would make the biggest difference: ⚖️ Less red tape 💻 More digital capability 📉 Lower costs From survival to growth: …9-4e2e-b33f-d3d17c4a6b46.filesusr.com/ugd/98ffda_4b6… #SmallBusinessPerspectivesReport

Transitioning Well has released a new induction resource for casual employees, outlining their paid FDV leave entitlements. A helpful tool for small businesses onboarding new staff. Download here: …allbusiness.10dayspaidfdvleave.com.au/support-and-re…

Michele runs Rainforest Bookkeeping – helping small business owners stay compliant. But rising software & compliance costs mean doing the right thing is getting harder. Read her story on page 37 of COSBOA’s #SmallBusinessPerspectivesReport: cosboa.org.au/_files/ugd/98f…

Here’s to a brighter, more confident year ahead – with new opportunities and a strong small business community behind you. COSBOA is with you in 2026.

The Government’s SEE Program helps small businesses boost staff language, literacy, numeracy & digital skills – onsite, flexible & tailored to you. Find out more: business.gov.au/news/upskill-y… #SmallBusiness #COSBOA #Skills #Training

Warm wishes to all small business owners, teams and families today. Whether you’re taking a break or working through, COSBOA is thinking of you and the vital role you play in every community. Thank you for everything you do.

Congratulations to Lynda McAlary‑Smith on her appointment as the next Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (@ASBFEO). COSBOA looks forward to working with Lynda from March 2026 to support small and family businesses across Australia.

Need simple, clear guidance on IR and workplace law changes? #SmallBusinessPEAK delivers plain-English guides, toolkits & checklists to help small businesses stay compliant. Log in now and get the clarity you need. 🔗 smallbusinesspeak.org.au/subscribers-hu…

Two new #PaydaySuper case studies are now available from #SmallBusinessPEAK: What if you forget to pay SG on payday? 🔗 smallbusinesspeak.org.au/download/payda… What if a new employee delays giving fund details? 🔗 smallbusinesspeak.org.au/download/payda… Payday Super fact sheet. 🔗 smallbusinesspeak.org.au/download/payda…

We’re pleased to welcome Hennings Workplace Lawyers as a new COSBOA Associate. The national firm specialises in IR and employment law, including enterprise bargaining, wage compliance, dispute resolution and workplace investigations. Learn more: hennings.com.au

🌟 Super Early Bird Regos Open! Join Australia’s small business leaders at the 2026 COSBOA National Small Business Summit! Influence policies that matter. Expand your knowledge. Network with leaders. Members register by 31 Jan 2026 to save up to $500. cosboansbs.com.au

COSBOA’s Adele Sutton met NT small businesses, govt reps and training leaders in Darwin, including @asicmedia's Duncan Poulson and 2024 Small Business Champion Gary Strachan. Adele & Dominic also attended the Australian Training Awards.

We’re delighted to welcome Skye Cappuccio as COSBOA’s next CEO. Skye brings deep advocacy, reform & member-based experience. Her leadership will help strengthen the voice of Australia’s 2.5M small businesses. Skye commences 3 Feb 2026. 🔗 cosboa.org.au/post/cosboa-an…

The Silver Review recommended abolishing the Victorian Small Business Commission. COSBOA welcomes the @VicGovAu's decision to keep it in place, ensuring small businesses continue to have fast, accessible & affordable dispute resolution. More: cosboa.org.au/post/cosboa-we…